European leaders are scrambling to respond to the Trump 2.0 presidency in the wake of recent events. Rather than dwell on the latest upheavals in Washington, Europe must focus on itself and above all on investing in its own strength. Three priorities stand out: Ukraine, European...

This is the moment to expand the international status of the euro, argues Steven Everts.

As the EU develops the White Paper on the future of European defence, it will need to address the new reality of transatlantic relations. The 'ReArm Europe' plan makes several proposals to ramp up European defence spending. However, this funding must translate into tangible...

After years of war, Syria's energy system is in ruins. The EU can actively contribute to rebuilding the country's energy sector. It will need to balance strong support for Syria's reconstruction with awareness of the new geopolitical dynamics of energy in the post-Assad era.